Streaming Video news and trends

Chick-fil-A Reportedly Seeks Piece of Streaming Video Market
Streaming // August 22, 2024

Netflix. Hulu. Prime Video. Max. Disney+. Add to that list: Chick-fil-A. The fast food chicken chain is reportedly branching out into the streaming video business, according to a report Wednesday (Aug. 21) by Deadline. Sources tell the entertainment news outlet that Chick-fil-A has been working...

Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk
Streaming // June 30, 2024

Redbox’s parent has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection after defaulting on loans and missing payroll. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the DVD rental kiosk company in 2022, told employees of its bankruptcy plans late Friday, The Verge reported Saturday (June 29), citing...

Amazon to Insert Ads Into Prime Video Beginning Jan. 29
Amazon // December 27, 2023

Amazon has apparently set a date for adding ads to its Prime Video content. The company will begin introducing commercials to movies and TV shows for viewers in the U.S. beginning Jan. 29, Deadline reported, citing a letter to subscribers. The change will come to customers in the...

TikTok Says SMBs Can’t Go Viral Without Understanding This First
SMBs // September 12, 2023

In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful tool for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to drive business growth. Its reach and engagement levels have transformed it into a digital marketing paradise, offering opportunities for SMBs to reach a massive audience without breaking...

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TikTok Says SMBs Can’t Go Viral Without Understanding This First

September 12, 2023
In recent years, TikTok has emerged as a powerful tool for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) looking to drive business growth. Its reach and engagement levels have transformed it into a digital marketing paradise, offering opportunities for SMBs to reach a massive audience without breaking the bank.  However, amid the glitter and glamour of viral […]

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Instacart Expands Shoppable TV Partnership With Roku

October 09, 2024
Instacart says it is expanding its advertising partnership with streaming TV platform Roku.  As the food delivery company noted in a news release Wednesday (Oct. 9), Roku and Instacart have been collaborating since last year to offer advertisers insights to gauge the impact of TV ads on eCommerce purchases. Now, the companies are offering new […]

Chick-fil-A Reportedly Seeks Piece of Streaming Video Market

August 22, 2024
Netflix. Hulu. Prime Video. Max. Disney+. Add to that list: Chick-fil-A. The fast food chicken chain is reportedly branching out into the streaming video business, according to a report Wednesday...

Redbox Goes Bankrupt as Streaming Video Kills the Rental Kiosk

June 30, 2024
Redbox’s parent has reportedly filed for bankruptcy protection after defaulting on loans and missing payroll. Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment, which acquired the DVD rental kiosk company in 2022,...

Amazon to Insert Ads Into Prime Video Beginning Jan. 29

December 27, 2023
Amazon has apparently set a date for adding ads to its Prime Video content. The company will begin introducing commercials to movies and TV shows for viewers in the U.S. beginning Jan. 29,...